Capital Programme Update 2026/27
July 14, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Employment Committee decided to establish a politically balanced Sub Committee of six elected members to shortlist, interview, and appoint the Executive Director of Children's Services. This delegation of authority was made on 18 June 2026. The Sub Committee will be responsible for appointing the most suitable candidate for the position.
Full council record
Purpose
To report any adjustments to the in-year programme.
Decision
RESOLVED
KEY DECISION
That the Executive:
i) Approves the changes to the General Fund Capital Programme 2026/27 to 2029/30 as detailed in paragraphs 5.1 – 5.5 of the report, namely:
a) Approves the increase of the total programme, including carry forwards from £278m to £308.6m
b) Approves the total funding of the revised programme totalling £308.6m
ii) Note the changes to the capital programme, following approval by Directorate Capital Boards / Departmental Management Team meetings, Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer) and Strategic Capital Board (where applicable), as detailed in table 5 of the report.
Reasons for Recommendations: These are set out in greater detail within section 5 of the report, but can be summarised as helping to meet the Council’s corporate plan objectives:
- Family
- Community
- Prosperity
- Smarter, Faster, Fairer public services
Alternative Options Considered: For those schemes which are grant funded or from Section 106 contributions, they are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the grant conditions/ legal agreement and, therefore, there is no alternative option proposed in the report.
Related Meeting
Executive - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 10.00 am on July 14, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Originally due | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |